| Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Picks Week 5 |
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Friday, 03 October 2008
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 The Jacksonville Jaguars are riding a two game winning streak after dropping their first two of the season, while the Pittsburgh Steelers rebounded from their Week 3 loss with a win over Baltimore. The Jacksonville Jags (2-2) host the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1), Sunday October 5, at Municipal Stadium for some NFL Week 5 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Jaguars as -4 point home favorites over the Steelers with the over/under set at 36 points. Get your Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Picks Week 5 in now at Sportsbook.comThe Jags got past Houston 30-27 at home in O.T. QB David Garrard made 23 of 32 passes for 236 yards with one touchdown pass, he also ran for 41 yards off 7 carries with a touchdown. He has two touchdown passes with 783 yards under his belt with four interceptions in four games. RB Montell Owens had 1 carry for 41 yards with a touchdown while their top receiver was WR Matt Jones with 5 catches for 71 yards with a touchdown. The Jags average 19.8 ppg and they give up an average 21.2 ppg. The Jags offense is ranked 23rd averaging 302 yards per-game, no thanks to their 20th ranked passing game that’s good for a low 176 yards a game, their running game averages a 12th ranked 126 yards a game. Their defense is ranked 18th overall allowing 326 yards a game, their pass defense allows a 24th ranked 225 yards per-game. They are average at preventing the rush giving up a 15th ranked 101 yards a game. The Jags are 1-3 ATS and 2-2 over/under. The Steelers beat the Ravens 23-20, at home, with an O.T. field goal kick. This game was a lack luster showing of offense. QB Ben Roethlisberger made just 14 of 24 passes for 191 yards with one touchdown pass and an interception. He has four touchdown passes with a low 645 yards and two interceptions in four games. RB Rashard Mendenhall had a low day with 9 carries for 30 yards while WR Santonio Holmes had just 3 catches for 61 yards with a touchdown. The Steelers are averaging 19.2 ppg and they give up an average 14.5 ppg. The Steelers offense has dropped dramatically ranked 29th averaging 250 yards per-game, no thanks to their 29th ranked passing game that’s good for a low 150 yards a game, their running game averages a 21st ranked 100 yards a game. Their defense is their strongest part ranked 2nd best overall allowing 236 yards a game, their pass defense allows a 3rd ranked 162 yards per-game. They are the fourth best team at preventing the rush giving up a 4th ranked 74 yards a game. The Steelers are 1-3 ATS and 2-2 over/under. Recent Trends to Consider:
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